14 Things to Do in Houston This Week · May 14–17, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Houston Greek Fest

Annual Greek cultural festival celebrating food, music, and traditions in Houston.

Thursday, May 14 – Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Houston

WMN Signature Event: Your Career Hack – Strategic Storytelling

Women's Masters Network signature event on career storytelling strategies at Dress for Success Houston.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:00 PM · Dress for Success Houston

Food & Drink

CRAWFEST AT DISTRICT 249

A crawfish festival with live music, cold drinks, and classic Texas boil vibes at District 249.

Friday, May 15 – Saturday, May 16, 2026 · District 249, Houston

Outdoors & Active

East River 9 Driving Range Meetup

Social driving range meetup at East River 9, organized by Houston Fitness and Friends via SweatPals.

Friday, May 15, 2026 6:00 PM · East River 9, Houston

Operation: Ruck the Bayou

A community rucking event along Houston's bayous starting at St. Arnold's Brewing Co.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:30 AM · St. Arnold's Brewing Co., Houston

Afro Dance Sweat Sesh: Summer Body Loading Series

Beginner-friendly Afro dance workout series targeting legs, core, and upper body — fun, energetic, and community-driven.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:30 AM · 3300 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX

Free Events

Montrose Walk Club

Free weekly neighborhood walk through Montrose with the Houston Fitness and Friends group via SweatPals.

Friday, May 15, 2026 5:45 PM · Montrose, Houston

Hot Girl Walk – Houston

Free community group walk for all levels at 2603 Navigation Blvd in Houston.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 9:30 AM · 2603 Navigation Blvd, Houston

Music & Nightlife

The Riot Presents: Houston's Funniest Comedy Showcase

Local comedians battle it out in this comedy showcase presented by The Riot at Rudyard's.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:00 PM · Rudyard's, Houston

Shuler King at Houston Improv

Three-night stand-up comedy run from headliner Shuler King at the Houston Improv.

Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Houston Improv, Houston

Ahmed Al Basheer: Hallucinations

Stand-up comedy show from Iraqi comedian Ahmed Al Basheer at Bayou Music Center.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas Ave, Houston, TX

Date Night

Couples Therapy with Jesse Peyton

A 21+ comedy show with a couples-therapy twist at the Houston Improv — perfect for a date night with laughs.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · Houston Improv, Houston

Arts & Culture

that drive thru monterey

World premiere play by Matthew Paul Olmos at Stages Houston, following a Mexican-American woman in 1971 LA navigating first love and generational trauma.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · Stages, 800 Rosine St, Houston

Through Many Lenses: The Redbud Collection

Photography exhibition from the Redbud Collection on display in the East Gallery through May 30.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Redbud Arts Center, 303 E. 11th St., Houston Heights